The Facts On File Dictionary Of Marine Science

Thoroughly revised and updated, The Facts On File Dictionary of Marine Science contains over 2,500 entries - 500 new to this addition - dealing with the basic vocabulary of marine science. Coverage includes the most up-to-date terms and explanatory charts and graphs related to the areas of water chemistry; marine ecosystems; physical features of oceans, such as reefs, coastlines, and tides; currents and their effects; and plants and animals that dwell in the oceans. Revised information on time scales, an updated chronology of significant events, and a taxonomic classification of living organisms are also included.